When you live in a big city, it may seem like everything is expensive AF—whether it’s a cocktail or a movie. But locals always know where to get a good deal without resorting to Groupon. To help you find free things to do every day of the week we scoured the best sites in the 25 largest cities in the country and picked our favorites.

It’s always good to follow a few freebie sites on social media so you don’t miss out on upcoming events and can show out-of-town friends a good time without breaking the bank. While some of the sites below list activities that are always free, others have a combination of paid and free events, and the best ones update their calendar every day with new things to do.

New YorkThe Skint From free outdoor movies to free food and drink at art shows and more.Time Out NY Join the city’s longest running dance parties in Battery Park or enjoy free live performances at the Brooklyn Museum every first Saturday of the month.

Los AngelesTime Out LA Find out where to hear free live music on Mondays or hit an iconic city park for a free workout. Los Angeles Magazine Check out free social justice exhibits and films at the Hammer Museum or attend free lecture at the Annenberg Space for Photography.

ChicagoTime Out Chicago From classical music at the Chicago Cultural Center to karaoke at the Hidden Cove.Chicago on the Cheap Find out how to visit the Brookfield Zoo and US Pizza Museum for no money.

HoustonEventbrite Learn how to build an app with JavaScript or take a class on essential oils.Visit Houston Play bingo or try your hand at stand up comedy every Thursday at The Secret Group.

PhoenixPhoenix New Times Check out the Scottsdale Pavilions Car Show every Saturday or take a free swing dance lesson at The Duce.Thrillist Phoenix Tour the Four Peaks Brewery (and get free beer) or do the gorgeous hike up Camelback Mountain.

San DiegoSan Diego Union-Tribune Take fly fishing lessons to hiking up to iconic Potato Chip Rock. (Tip: Go early to avoid the crowds.)Meetup San Diego Join a photography group or see local comedy for free.

DallasDallas Observer Hear some free live music or learn how to meditate.Guide Live Stargaze with free telescopes or see a magic show at the Galleria Dallas.

San JoseEventbrite Join a hip hop and reggaeton party or take an interactive boat ride through Alviso Slough.San Jose Downtown Association Line dance the night away (or learn to line dance) or meet your neighbor for free crafts, dance, and sports at San Jose Neighbor Nights.

AustinThe Austin Chronicle From free yoga and beer at the Hyatt to a free tarot reading at the Milonga Room.Atlas Obscura Marvel in watching North America’s largest bat colony on Congress Bridge or watch the sunset in magnificent colors at the observatory at the University of Texas.

San FranciscoFuncheapSF From full moon bike rides to learning how to knit at the Rooftop Park.Thrillist SF Take a scenic hike along the California Coastal Trail or enjoy the bluegrass music festival each fall.

IndianapolisDowntown Indy From hip hop cardio on Georgia Street to touring the Easley Winery. Nuvo Take a walking tour of Monument Circle or see The Three Musketeers in Garfield Park.